Unacquainted With

Pronunciation: /ʌnəˈkweɪntɪd wɪð/

Definitions of unacquainted with

adjective not acquainted or familiar with someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She is unacquainted with the new student in her class.

A2 The tourist was unacquainted with the local customs.

B1 He felt unacquainted with the technology used in the new office.

B2 The scientist was unacquainted with the latest research findings in the field.

C1 The politician admitted to being unacquainted with the details of the new policy proposal.

C2 The expert was unacquainted with the amateur's approach to the project.

preposition indicating a lack of knowledge or familiarity with something

Example Sentences

A1 I am unacquainted with the new student in our class.

A2 She felt unacquainted with the customs of the foreign country.

B1 As a tourist, I was unacquainted with the local language.

B2 Despite studying the subject for years, he still felt unacquainted with the advanced concepts.

C1 The seasoned diplomat was unacquainted with failure in his negotiations.

C2 The renowned scientist was unacquainted with the basic principles of the new theory.

Examples of unacquainted with in a Sentence

formal She was unacquainted with the new policies implemented by the company.

informal I'm unacquainted with the latest gossip going around in school.

slang I'm totally unacquainted with this whole TikTok thing.

figurative His mind was unacquainted with the concept of forgiveness.

Grammatical Forms of unacquainted with

• past tense: became unacquainted with
• plural: are unacquainted with
• comparative: less acquainted with
• superlative: most unacquainted with
• present tense: are unacquainted with
• future tense: will be unacquainted with
• perfect tense: have been unacquainted with
• continuous tense: are being unacquainted with
• singular: is unacquainted with
• positive degree: unacquainted with
• infinitive: to be unacquainted with
• gerund: being unacquainted with
• participle: unacquainted with

Origin and Evolution of unacquainted with

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The phrase 'unacquainted with' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old French and Latin origins.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to indicate a lack of familiarity or knowledge about something, the phrase 'unacquainted with' has evolved to also convey a sense of not being personally acquainted with someone or something.